But it must not be thought that I say this out of personal experience: for in the many years that I have been before the public my secret methods have been steadily shielded by the strict integrity of my assistants, most of whom have been with me for years.

It is still an open question, however, as to what extent exposure really injures a performer.

Flames from the lips may be produced by holding in the mouth a sponge saturated with the purest gasoline.

I always have on my mind the thought that next year I must do something greater, something more wonderful.

But then, so far as I know, I am the only performer who ever pledged his assistants to secrecy, honor and allegiance under a notarial oath.

Never tell the auidience how good you are, they will soon find out for themselves.

Some say I do it this way, others say I do it that way, but I say I do it the other way.